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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have a 5th grade DD who wants to start running. She plays soccer and has been a swimmer, but she has so much energy to burn. We've done a couple 5Ks and she has done Girls on the Run at school, but they aren't doing it this year. Neither DH nor I are runners. Does anyone know of a running program for kids? I'd love a group setting with other kids that can teach her how to run/how to breathe, maybe even the beginning of cross country, etc. We're in MoCo.

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Firebirds track club is sprint focused but does offer youth distance. Bethesda track club good at getting kids involved and in meets. From a high school level I don't think they are well trained but for a middle schooler its a good intro to running. MCRRC used to have a kids program but it was lame but they have lots of good races for kids to try. Rockville striders used to be a good distance program but I believe they are now defunct.

I wouldn't sign an 11 year old for any major training but just 2-3 days a week, nothing hard or serious along with the other sports will be good prep for middle school XC/ high school running. Keep the other sports though, that is huge for injury prevention[/quote]

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